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lettie · 10-08-2005, 15:27

The recent shuttle mission prompted a discussion at work. What do we really think of space exploration?

Is it important that we know what's out there, or could we not care less?

I have to admit that some of the pictures taken in space are amazing and the fact that people can even get up there in the first place is a miracle, but has anything actually been discovered in space which helps us with our everyday lives? Have they found cures up there for diseases? Have they found a way to end starvation in the world? Have they actually found anything that normal non-scientific people would give a damn about?

What about the cost of space exploration? Where else could the billions spent on space travel have been spent? Does anybody really think that there are other civilisations out there and why do we care? We can't stop fighting amongst each other on Earth, so why would we want to find another race to war with?

I'd love to hear your views......

10-08-2005, 15:27	#1
lettie Filthy / Gorgeous Bejeweled Blitz Champion! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Xanadu Posts: 4,005 Blog Entries: 337 Liked: 67 times Rep Power: 88670	Space..... The final frontier. The recent shuttle mission prompted a discussion at work. What do we really think of space exploration? Is it important that we know what's out there, or could we not care less? I have to admit that some of the pictures taken in space are amazing and the fact that people can even get up there in the first place is a miracle, but has anything actually been discovered in space which helps us with our everyday lives? Have they found cures up there for diseases? Have they found a way to end starvation in the world? Have they actually found anything that normal non-scientific people would give a damn about? What about the cost of space exploration? Where else could the billions spent on space travel have been spent? Does anybody really think that there are other civilisations out there and why do we care? We can't stop fighting amongst each other on Earth, so why would we want to find another race to war with? I'd love to hear your views...... __________________ Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid altogether. The views expressed here are my own and not necessarily those of my family, friends, employer, this site, my neighbours, hairdresser, dentist, GP, next door's dog or anyone else who knows me..